Director, Clinical and Translational Development
Natera- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in late-stage clinical development, NDA or BLA submissions, and inspection-readiness planning, demonstrating a strong understanding of cross-functional dependencies and resource management. Candidates should also have experience collaborating with various teams including Clinical Development, Biometrics, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Research & Translational Medicine, and Commercial.
As the Senior Director, Late-Stage Readiness Lead, you will conduct gap analyses to identify potential risks to trial or submission readiness, drive cross-functional planning and preparation for Phase 3 clinical studies and BLA submissions, regularly report on progress to executive leadership, facilitate communication and problem-solving between functions, and coordinate resources and timelines for preparation activities.
Develops therapies for autoimmune diseases
Abata Therapeutics develops therapies for autoimmune diseases, focusing on type 1 diabetes. Their main product, ABA 201, is a Treg cell therapy aimed at patients with some remaining beta cell function. This therapy works by utilizing regulatory T cells to improve patient outcomes. Unlike many competitors, Abata targets a specific niche within the autoimmune disease market and collaborates with partners like ElevateBio for process development and manufacturing. The company's goal is to transform treatment options for autoimmune diseases through advanced research and development.